Acer CXI4 User manual

Brand: Acer

Model: CXI4

Category: Software

Type: User manual

Acer CXI4: A compact and versatile Chromebox for work and entertainment. With its lightning-fast boot-up time and automatic updates, you'll spend less time waiting and more time doing. Enjoy a broad range of apps from the Google Play Store and access your favorite content with ease. Connect to external displays via HDMI and expand your productivity or entertainment options.

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Acer Chromebox / Acer Chromebox Enterprise

Covers: CXI4

This revision: November 2020

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Table of contents - 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting started 4

Turn on your Chromebox......................... 4

Select your language settings ................. 4

Connect to a network............................... 4

Accept the Terms of Service....................... 4

First-time sign-in ...................................... 4

Create a new Google™ Account ............... 4

Browse as a guest ...................................... 5

Your Acer Chromebox tour 6

Front view ................................................ 6

Rear view................................................. 7

The Chrome OS Desktop 9

Window controls ..................................... 9

Shelf ...................................................... 10

Launcher................................................... 10

Pinned apps.............................................. 11

Status area................................................ 11

Apps & extensions 12

Managing apps ...................................... 12

Installing apps from Chrome Web Store .. 12

Installing apps from Google Play Store .... 13

Removing apps from Chrome OS............. 13

Google Drive ......................................... 13

Difference between Drive and Files apps . 13

Creating a new document ......................... 14

Sync files from Downloads to Google

Drive.......................................................... 14

Enable offline access to Google Drive files 14

Gmail .................................................... 15

Composing an email ................................. 15

YouTube ............................................... 15

Playing video or audio files.................... 15

Other Supported File Types .................. 15

Chrome OS tips and tricks 17

Documents ............................................ 17

How to create documents ......................... 17

Finding your documents............................ 17

How to share documents with other users 18

How to start a video chat ....................... 18

How to listen to music............................ 19

How to watch videos, TV, or movies...... 19

Working with Microsoft Office (Word,

Excel, and Powerpoint) documents ....... 20

Open and edit Microsoft Office files using

Google’s office compatibility mode ........... 20

Convert Microsoft Office files to Google

Drive formats............................................. 20

Export Google Drive documents as

Microsoft Office files.................................. 20

Opening Microsoft Office files using

Microsoft’s Office Online apps from the

Chrome Web Store or Google Play Store. 21

How to use your Chromebox when

there’s no internet .................................. 21

Gmail Offline ............................................. 22

Google Drive ............................................. 22

Settings 24

Changing the language settings ............ 24

Changing the clock settings................... 25

Customizing appearance ....................... 25

Customizing the wallpaper........................ 25

Customizing the theme ............................. 25

Setting up a printer ................................ 26

Updating Chrome OS ............................ 26

Automatic update...................................... 26

Manual update .......................................... 27

Resetting your Chromebox .................... 27

Assembling The VESA Mount 29

Help 33

Online and offline help ........................... 33

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4 - Getting started

GETTING STARTED

Turn on your Chromebox

On the Chromebox, the power button is located at the front side of

your product. A "welcome" screen will appear when the Chromebox

first boots up.

Select your language settings

Use the "Select your language" drop-down list to choose your default

language setting. If there is more than one way to type in your

language, you may be prompted to select a keyboard input method as

well.

Connect to a network

Select a network from the "Connect to network" list to connect to the

Internet. If network access is protected, you will need an access

password to connect to it.

Accept the Terms of Service

Once connected to a network, accept the Terms of Service. Your

Chromebox will then download any available system updates, so you

automatically get the latest Chrome OS features.

First-time sign-in

Create a new Google™ Account

You can create a new Google Account if you don’t already have one.

Select Create a Google Account to set up a new account. A Google

Account gives you access to useful web services developed by

Google, such as Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Calendar.

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Browse as a guest

You can also use the Chromebox without a Google Account by

selecting Guest mode.

If you already have a Google Account, enter your username and

password in the sign-in box that appears and click the Next button. If

your device is a Chromebox Enterprise, click More options and

select Enterprise enrollment.

Important

the owner and is the only account that will be able to change certain

Chrome settings.

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YOUR ACER CHROMEBOX TOUR

Now that you are done setting it up, let us show you around your new

Acer Chromebox.

Front view

#Icon Item Description

1 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

2 MicroSD card slot Insert a microSD card into this slot.

USB port with

power-on/sleep

charging

Connects to USB devices.

4Headset/speaker

jack

Connects to audio devices (e.g.,

speakers, headphones) or a headset

with microphone.

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Rear view

#Icon Item Description

1Ethernet (RJ-45)

port

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/

1000-based network.

2USB port

Connects to USB devices.

(Vary depending on models.)

If a port is black it is USB 2.0

compatible, if it is blue it is also USB

3.2 compatible.

3USB port Connects to USB devices.

(Vary depending on models.)

4HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video

connections.

5DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

6USB Type-C port

Connects to USB devices with a

USB Type-C connector.

Supports DisplayPort™ over USB-C™.

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7Kensington lock

slot

Connects to a Kensington-

compatible security lock.

#Icon Item Description

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THE CHROME OS DESKTOP

Window controls

8 9

Number Description

Goes Backward and Forward in the current web

browsing sessions’s history (closing and reopening the

Chrome browser begins a new session). Select to Reload

the current webpage.

2Closes a tab.

3Opens a new tab.

4Type a web address or perform an internet search in this

search box (also known as the "omnibox").

5Minimizes the window into the desktop shelf.

Window controls

Shelf

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Shelf

Status area

Launcher

Apps pinned to shelf

Launcher

Select the Launcher icon to display the launcher page. This is the

fastest way to search for something. Simply start typing to search the

internet, your bookmarks, any files you have stored in your Google

Drive, and items in the Web Store.

The Launcher page is also the place to access all your apps. Below

the search box are your frequently-used apps. Simply select one to

open it. To see all apps you have installed, select .

Maximizes the window to take up the entire screen. Click

again to return window to previous position. Also, select

and hold to display a left and right arrow next to the

icon. These neatly align the window to take up half the left

side of the screen or the right side, respectively.

7Closes the entire window (tabs and all).

8Bookmark (save) webpage links to this quick-access area

called the "bookmarks bar".

9Select to bookmark (save) a link to the currrent webpage.

10 Select to use any enabled extensions you have installed in

Chrome from this extension list.

11 Select to customize and control Google Chrome.

Note

Specifications vary. Some icons may not be applicable to your Chromebox.

Number Description

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Pinned apps

You can pin or unpin apps on the shelf.

To pin an app to the shelf

1. Select the Launcher icon.

2. Click to select All Apps (or type the name of the desired app).

3. Locate and two-finger tap the desired app icon.

4. Select Pin to shelf.

To reorder the apps on the shelf, just drag them around.

To unpin an app from the shelf

1. Locate and two-finger tap the desired app icon from the shelf.

2. Select Unpin.

Status area

The Status area enables you to see vital computer information at a

glance, such as the time, Wi-Fi signal strength, and battery life. Tap

the Status area to display a box with more options.

Icon Description Icon Description

Notifications Shut down

Lock screen Settings

Volume control Wireless network

connection

Bluetooth status Brightness control

Night light

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APPS & EXTENSIONS

You can enhance your Chromebox with extra web applications

(Chrome apps, for short), features for the browser (also known as

extensions) and apps designed for Android™ (Play Store apps).

Chrome apps work like regular software programs for desktop

computers, except they run entirely on the web. Extensions provide

custom features and functionality for the Chrome browser. Android

apps, designed for Android mobile devices are supported on

Chromebox. You can find Chrome apps and extensions through the

Chrome Web Store, and Android apps using the Google Play Store.

Managing apps

Installing apps from Chrome Web Store

1. Select the Launcher icon.

2. Click to select All Apps (or type "Web Store").

3. Select Web Store.

4. You can then browse through the app categories in the left column

or search for a specific type of app using the search box.

5. When you find an app that you would like to add, select it and then

select Add to Chrome.

6. A verification window will pop up, select Add to download and install

the app, or select Cancel.

To open your new app, select the Launcher, then All Apps (or type

the name of your new app), and then select the app.

Note

Certain apps and browser extensions may not be available in all countries

and regions. The contents and design of the Web Store may vary by region.

Updates may add new categories or change how to navigate the Web Store

at any time.

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Installing apps from Google Play Store

1. Select the Launcher icon.

2. Click to select All Apps (or type "Play Store").

3. Select Play Store.

4. You can browse apps by category or search for an app by keyword.

5. Select an app to view more information.

6. Select INSTALL to download apps.

Downloaded apps will be installed in the Launcher. If you cannot find

the apps, select All Apps from the Launcher.

Removing apps from Chrome OS

1. Select the Launcher icon.

2. Click to select All Apps (or type the name of the desired app).

3. Right-click on the app you want to remove.

4. Select Uninstall or Remove from Chrome. .

Google Drive

All files saved to your Google Drive are saved online and are

accessible to other devices, such as your smartphone or tablet. Files

saved to the Downloads folder are saved to your local drive and are

only accessible to your Chromebox.

Difference between Drive and Files apps

Google Drive is a web-based storage service offered by Google, and

the Files app is the onboard storage system for your Chromebox.

Note

Some apps such as the Chrome web browser cannot be uninstalled.

Note

You must be connected to the Internet to do the following Google Drive

operations.

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Because your Chromebox makes heavy use of the web, you can

easily access files both from Google Drive and those that are stored

locally by using the Files app on your Chromebox. To use the Files

app, select the Files icon in the apps list, or use the keyboard shortcut

<Alt> + <Shift> + <M>.

This user manual uses Google Drive and Files interchangeably when

giving instructions regarding accessing files.

Creating a new document

1. From the Apps list, select the Google Drive icon.

2. Select New and select the type of document you want to create.

Sync files from Downloads to Google Drive

1. Select the Launcher icon.

2. Click to select All Apps (or type "Files").

3. Select the Files icon.

4. Select the files that you want to upload.

5. Drag-and-drop the files to My Drive.

Enable offline access to Google Drive files

You can access files stored on your Google Drive while offline, but

first you must enable offline access:

1. Select the Launcher icon.

2. Click to select All Apps (or type "Files").

3. Select the Files icon and then select My Drive.

4. Select the file(s) you want to access offline.

5. Right-click to bring up the context sensitive menu and select

Available offline.

Note

For an alternative method of creating documents, see How to create

documents on page 17.

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Gmail

Composing an email

1. Select the Launcher icon.

2. Click to select All Apps (or type "Gmail").

3. Select the Gmail icon and then Compose.

4. Enter the recipient’s email address, the subject, and the message.

5. When you are finished composing your message, select Send.

YouTube

YouTube is a video-sharing website on which users can upload, share

and view videos. You can access it by doing the following:

1. Select the Launcher icon.

2. Click to select All Apps (or type "YouTube").

3. Select the YouTube icon.

Playing video or audio files

Your Chromebox has a built-in media player to play audio and video

files. To play a file, double-click on an audio or video file in your Files

app.

Other Supported File Types

Your Chromebox supports a number of other file formats.

Media type Supported formats

Audio / Video .3gp, .avi, .mov, .mp4, .m4v, .m4a, .mp3, .mkv, .ogv,

.ogm, .ogg, .oga, .webm, .wav

File type Supported formats

Microsoft

Office files

.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt (read-only), .pptx (read-

only)

Images .bmp, .gif, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .webp

Compressed .zip, .rar

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Other .txt, .pdf (read-only)

File type Supported formats

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CHROME OS TIPS AND TRICKS

Your Chromebox is a new type of computer that works somewhat

differently than what you may be used to, so you might like to know

how easy and useful things are when using it. Here are some tips and

tricks.

Documents

How to create documents

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard or select the Launcher

icon.

2. Click to select All Apps (or type "Docs", "Sheets", or "Slides"

depending on the type of document you want to create) Create word

processing files with Docs, spreadsheets with Sheets, and

presentations with Slides.

3. Select Docs , Sheets , or Slides .

That’s it. You’ve just created a new document in a few seconds.

With your new document, you can add text, insert images, change

the font, make it bold, underline it, italicize it – you get the gist. Most

of the formatting and other stuff you might be familiar with from other

productivity suites like Microsoft Office you can do with Google

Docs.

Finding your documents

All documents you create are saved to your Google Drive where they

are online and accessible to other devices, such as your smartphone

or tablet. To find your documents, do the following:

1. Select the Launcher icon.

2. Click to select All Apps (or type "Google Drive").

3. Select the Google Drive icon.

Note

For an alternative method of creating documents, see Creating a new

document on page 14.

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4. Select My Drive (or whatever sub-folder you’ve created to put your

files in).

Since your files are saved in Google Drive, they are saved online and

available anywhere you have internet access. To access your files

from any internet-connected computer do the following:

1. Open the computer’s web browser.

2. In the browser’s address bar, type "drive.google.com" (this is the

Google Drive web address).

3. Login using your Google account username and password.

4. Select My Drive (or whatever folder you’ve created to put your files

in).

How to share documents with other users

1. Select Share in the upper right corner of your document.

2. Add people by typing in their email address. The sharing option

works with your Gmail contacts, so as you type your email contacts

appear for you to quickly select.

3. After you select Done , they’ll receive an email letting them

know a document has been shared with them.

How to start a video chat

For all you Skype users out there, Google Hangouts are free video

chats for up to ten people. To make a Hangouts video call, do the

following:

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard or select the Launcher

icon.

2. Click to select All Apps (or type "Hangouts").

3. Select the Hangouts call icon.

4. Type in the name or email address of a person.

5. Select the Invite button to start your Hangouts.

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How to listen to music

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard or select the Launcher

icon.

2. Click to select All Apps (or type "Play Music").

3. Select Play Music .

To listen to streaming music, you can download streaming apps like

Pandora, Spotify, Rdio, Deezer and more (availability varies by

country) from Chrome™ Web Store or Google Play Store .

How to watch videos, TV, or movies

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard or select the Launcher

icon.

2. Click to select All Apps and select one of the following options:

a. Select YouTube to view a vast amount of user-uploaded

videos covering nearly everything imaginable.

b. Select Play Movies to watch the movies and TV shows you

love.

c. To find more entertainment apps like Netflix, Flixster, and more

(availability varies by country), select Web Store or Play

Store . Then, search for "Netflix" or other entertainment apps.

Note

Play Music may not be available in all countries and regions. Google Play’s

current list of country availability for apps and digital content, visit https://

support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2843119?hl=en

Note

Play Movies may not be available in all countries and regions. Google Play’s

current list of country availability for apps and digital content, visit https://

support.google.com/googleplay/answer/2843119?hl=en

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Working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and

Powerpoint) documents

Open and edit Microsoft Office files using Google’s

office compatibility mode

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard or select the Launcher

icon.

2. Click to select All Apps (or type "Files").

3. Select the Files icon.

4. Double-click on any Microsoft Office file stored in Google Drive or

on an external hard drive or USB flash drive connected to your

Chromebox.

Google Chrome automatically opens and enables limited editing of the

document.

Convert Microsoft Office files to Google Drive formats

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard or select the Launcher

icon.

2. Click to select All Apps (or type "Files").

3. Select the Files icon.

4. Double-click on any Microsoft Office file stored in Google Drive or

on an external hard drive or USB flash drive connected to your

Chromebox.

5. Select File > Save as Google Docs, Slides, or Sheets (format

depends on the type of document).

Export Google Drive documents as Microsoft Office

files

1. Press the Search key on your keyboard or select the Launcher

icon.

2. Click to select All Apps (or type "Docs").

3. Select Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides (depending on the

document you want to create).

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